MAGTECH Brass

clemsonal · April 4, 2011, 11:41 AM

I've noticed that the headstamps on the Magtech brass seem to become illegible faster than others. I don't load max. loads and haven't seen any signs of high pressure on any of my mixed brass, it's just getting harder to read their brass. They load well and their factory ammo shoots well. I'm thinking their stamp might not go as deep as others, and wears off faster. Has anyone else noticed this, and do you retire illegible brass or keep loading until you see other negative signs?

FrankenMauser · April 4, 2011, 01:29 PM

The only Magtech/CBC brass I have that is showing wear on the head stamp is 9x19mm. However, it's going on 8-9 reloads in my hands, and was unknown-times-fired when I picked it up.

Some firearms chew brass up faster than others. Some head stamps aren't as deep. Some manufacturers use fewer steps in the drawing process, which results in softer brass (*cough* A-Merc *cough*). Sometimes, it's just a bad lot of brass.

I've never noticed a recurring issue with Magtech/CBC.

As for wear...
I reload until brass reaches the end of its usable life. I track brass by lot, and by container (50 round box, 20 round box, etc). So, even if the head stamp was obliterated, I would still know what it was.

moxie · April 4, 2011, 03:07 PM

Magtech/CBC brass is top quality.

bluetopper · April 4, 2011, 10:26 PM

The 38 Magtech brass I keep is top quality after I weed the ones out that are too large for my shellholder.

And their thin 44 Mag brass I have to keep seperate from other makes so I can adjust my dies accordingly to keep from having loose bullets.

jbrown13 · April 5, 2011, 08:23 AM

I find CBC brass to be inconsistent in 9x19 and 38 Special at best. Consequently I discard all CBC brass since other, more predictable, headstamps are readily available to me.

Sevens · April 5, 2011, 10:11 AM

I use quite an array of different headstamps and in many calibers so I'm to the point where I have an opinion on most of them.

CBC/Magtech brass is decent brass, IMO, but it's a little thick. This is noticed most on case mouth flaring and crimping operations.

Magtech brass is at the opposite end of the spectrum from R-P brass.

Can't tell you if it's "better" than other brass, but it is thicker in the case mouth. It works for me.

April 4, 2011, 11:41 AM	#1
clemsonal Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 30	MAGTECH Brass I've noticed that the headstamps on the Magtech brass seem to become illegible faster than others. I don't load max. loads and haven't seen any signs of high pressure on any of my mixed brass, it's just getting harder to read their brass. They load well and their factory ammo shoots well. I'm thinking their stamp might not go as deep as others, and wears off faster. Has anyone else noticed this, and do you retire illegible brass or keep loading until you see other negative signs?

April 4, 2011, 01:29 PM	#2
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	The only Magtech/CBC brass I have that is showing wear on the head stamp is 9x19mm. However, it's going on 8-9 reloads in my hands, and was unknown-times-fired when I picked it up. Some firearms chew brass up faster than others. Some head stamps aren't as deep. Some manufacturers use fewer steps in the drawing process, which results in softer brass (cough A-Merc cough). Sometimes, it's just a bad lot of brass. I've never noticed a recurring issue with Magtech/CBC. As for wear... I reload until brass reaches the end of its usable life. I track brass by lot, and by container (50 round box, 20 round box, etc). So, even if the head stamp was obliterated, I would still know what it was. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

April 4, 2011, 03:07 PM	#3
moxie Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2006 Location: TX Posts: 513	Magtech/CBC brass is top quality. __________________ If you want to shoot...shoot...don't talk! Tuco USAF Munitions 1969-1992 RVN 1972-1973

April 5, 2011, 10:11 AM	#6
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I use quite an array of different headstamps and in many calibers so I'm to the point where I have an opinion on most of them. CBC/Magtech brass is decent brass, IMO, but it's a little thick. This is noticed most on case mouth flaring and crimping operations. Magtech brass is at the opposite end of the spectrum from R-P brass. Can't tell you if it's "better" than other brass, but it is thicker in the case mouth. It works for me. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

April 4, 2011, 10:26 PM	#4
bluetopper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2005 Location: Northeast TX Posts: 1,197	The 38 Magtech brass I keep is top quality after I weed the ones out that are too large for my shellholder. And their thin 44 Mag brass I have to keep seperate from other makes so I can adjust my dies accordingly to keep from having loose bullets.

April 5, 2011, 08:23 AM	#5
jbrown13 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: Perry, GA Posts: 105	I find CBC brass to be inconsistent in 9x19 and 38 Special at best. Consequently I discard all CBC brass since other, more predictable, headstamps are readily available to me.